Cottage Lane Stamper

Hi Stampers, It's been a while since I've posted.  I was busy tying up some loose ends last week before the craft fair that I participated in last weekend.  It went pretty well. It was the first time I participated at this venue.  I have another one coming up first weekend in December, so need to replenish some things in the next week.  I want to share with you one of the cards we made in stamp class last week.  This is from one of my favorite bundles from the Holiday catalog, Starlight and Star of Light.  This is such an elegant set.  The card is very simple.  It's only the card layer and the two star layers.  Using the Simple Scored we scored the card base 1/4" and 5/8" of an inch from the left edge  and then the 4" and 4-1/4" from the right edge (short side) then turned it to the long edge, scored it at 1/4" and 5/8" on the left side and then 5-1/4" and 5-3/8" on the right side (long side). The sentimen...

Hi stampers! This month's Paper Pumpkin arrived all dressed up for the holidays, traditionally it's in it's Pumpkin colored box, this month it's in beautiful holiday blue! Stampin' Up! Images © I'm so excited to share with you the November Paper Pumpkin.  Join me as I open the box and share the contents with you.  Then watch as I put together the beautiful note cards!     You can still order yours if you hurry,  I have a feeling that these won't last long!  They will appear in the store in a few days to order separately. Store  Or, give yourself a gift  and register for Paper Pumpkin.  It's like getting a present in the mail box every month! A caveat, I missed one tiny step when putting these together, I really need to read directions!  I mention in the video Soft Sky and wondered where it was.  Well, there is another layer between the trees (top layer) and the bl...

Online Extravaganza only happens once a year so be sure to make the most of it.   For one week only, November 21-28, you can save up to 40% on select products. To sweeten the deals, we will be having 24-hour sales on the first and last day of the promotion, featuring special products available for that day only. You can even get a sneak peek AND save on products that will be on the future holiday catalog retiring list. You won’t want anyone to miss out on this great opportunity to stock up and save! Some supplies are limited so don't wait! Here's a list of the items going on sale!   24 hour sale NOVEMBER 28 ONLY     10% OFF November 21 - 28    20 % off November 21 - 28   30% off November 21 - 28    40% off Nov 21 - 28 Make your list and start shopping!  Don't miss out on this great sale! Some supplies are limited so don't wait! Click here to start shopping ...

    The Stitched Shapes Framelits that debuted Nov. 1, are only be available to order until Nov 21.  Then they won't reappear until the new Annual Catalog comes out in 2017.   So if these captured your eye, don't delay, order today! Here's a link for your convenience: https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/searchresults.aspx For a little inspiration, here is a card made with the Merry Mice stamp sets that pair with the Stitched Shapes Framelits.Notice the little "stitched" border around the Very Vanilla die cuts?  It is on sale through the end of November, 25% off.  Supplies can be purchased at: https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/itemlist.aspx?categoryid=10300&utm_source=olo&utm_medium=main-ad&utm_campaign=new-olo-homepage

Yesterday I saw a posting by one of my fellow demonstrators of the Vintage Leaves stamp set, done on watercolor paper .  When I expressed how much I loved it she replied she wanted to see mine. She did hers in Cherry Cobbler . So thought I'd better give it a whirl before I got distracted and forgot about it.  (Seems to happen a lot since I became a "senior citizen".  I stamped the leaves, in Cajun Craze on watercolor paper and then with my Aqua Painter , brushed the each leaf, taking care not to get my brush too wet.  The middle one I stamped off once, the other two are stamped full strength. The one in the upper left hand corner I stamped in Tangelo Twist ( retired ).  The sentiment is from Butterfly Basics and stamped in Soft Suede .  the background layer is Early Espresso , and the base is Whisper White .  I love the Stampin' Up! Aqua Painters and I don't say that lightly, I recommend something only when I belie...

I ordered Santa's Sleigh last week and got it this past Tuesday.  May I say that I love this set!  The ideas have been flowing.  I've made 4 cards in the last two days.  Three are the same design but in different colors and papers.  As soon as I saw this set I got this idea and couldn't wait to see how it turned out. I've always loved fireplaces.  Something so comforting, thinking about curling up in front of a fire, with the stockings all hung, on a cold Minnesota winter's night with a good book, glass of wine or hot chocolate and a snow globe kind of snow falling outside.  I used the Brick Wall embossing folder, the Hearth and Home Thinlit.  I out the panes from the window and glued it in place cut off the bottom part. The window box was used as the fireplace mantel. The flame is actually some of the tree die cut in yellow and orange scraps then glued together and trimmed.  The tree stand is 1/2' circle punch ...

  Every month I go to my up-line's house for stamp class.  It's nice to have someone cut everything out for me, just like I do for my classes.  Kind of like having someone else cooking for you! We usually make 4 different designs, but a few more cards.  Some people can't make it to her Monday class, we go Thursdays, there is two of us plus my up-line, so we also make the cards for those that don't make it on Monday.    These are the cards we made last month:   Vintage Leaves This is my favorite card.  I love the deep, rich colors in this card, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie I believe. Our demonstrator did the sponging on our leaves ahead of time. They were then cut with Leaflets Framelits .  We did the background stamping in Early Espresso.    Vintage Leaves     Leaflet Thinlits   This next card is made with the Sw...

Hi everyone, Today I wanted to share with you a tip that I found on Pinterest by Lisa Curcio on how to adhere those very beautiful, intricate dies.  This works so slick and much easier and less messy than using glue or Snail and getting it in the open spaces on your die cut item and looking so tacky.  I'll demonstrate this using the gorgeous Santa's Sleigh bundle by Stampin' Up!.  I absolutely love this set and all the little pieces that are included in the stamp set and the Framelit dies.  You can use it with so many other of our stamp sets.  The idea possibilities are endless for making your cards.  I also used the small star from the  Starlight Framelit Die Cuts. I wonder if I will go through Christmas card making withdrawal after the Christmas season is over? Here's the little video I created for you.  Supplies: Whisper White cardstock (1) 5.5" x 8.5", scored at 4.25" (1) 4" x 5.25", embossed with the Softly...